'The Walking Dead' Stuntman Dies After Tragic Accident on Season 8 Set

July 14, 2017

A stuntman has passed away after a tragic accident on the set of the Walking Dead on Wednesday.

Veteran stuntman John Bernecker succumbed to injuries suffered when he fell 20 feet onto a concrete floor on the set of the hit show. Bernecker was an accomplished stuntman. He has worked on several films in the Atlanta area.

A stuntman from The Walking Dead who had an accident today on set has died, RIP John Bernecker. Thank you for all that you did for the show. pic.twitter.com/b9QdDwdOng